Mosteiro de São Bento (São Paulo)
Monastery of Saint Benedict is a Catholic temple located in São Paulo, Brazil. Established on 14 July 1598, the current church was built between 1910 and 1914 by the German architect Richard Berndl. It is formed by the Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, the College of São Bento and the School of Philosophy of São Bento.
The facade of the monastery
Acclamation of Amador Bueno.
Church organ.
Scaffolding during restoration work on the transept.
School of Philosophy of São Bento
The School of Philosophy of São Bento was Brazil's first Philosophy school. It is located in Largo São Bento, in the center of São Paulo, next to the Monastery of Saint Benedict, which dates back to 1598.
School of Philosophy of São Bento